Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, added his voice to the global celebration following Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph by personally congratulating the mother of Spanish football prodigy Lamine Yamal. On Monday, July 20, 2026, Davido took to his Instagram Story to post a message directed at Sheila Ebana, tagging her handle and writing: "@sheila_ebana congrats mama."
Spain Clinches World Cup Glory in New Jersey
The congratulatory note came shortly after Spain secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, held at a packed stadium in New Jersey. The decisive goal was scored by Ferran Torres during extra time, sparking wild celebrations among Spanish supporters and handing 19-year-old Lamine Yamal his second major international trophy. Yamal made history as the first player to feature in both a UEFA Euro final and a FIFA World Cup final while still a teenager.
Davido's Support for Spain Before the Final
Before the final match, Davido had openly expressed his support for Spain in a viral video. The DMW label founder explained that his backing for the European side came after African nations and his favorite player, Cristiano Ronaldo, were eliminated from the tournament. In the video, Davido stated, "I get good relations with Yamal mama, na why I fit choose Spain." The clip quickly gained traction online, drawing mixed reactions from fans and followers.
Public Reactions to Davido's Message
Legit.ng compiled several reactions from social media users. Richard Mikyes commented, "19 year old boy is your guy. The power of fame." Obari O. Victor remarked, "Frogido na Ronaldo fan now Watin you expect." Prince Frank Nnadiume wrote, "Every successful footballer is ur guy, Ronaldo is ur guy, now yamal is also ur guy, why u no choose Yakubu ayegbeni." Adeyemo Taiwo Johnson simply said, "Yamin mama."
Davido Spotted at Birthday Party
In related news, Davido was recently seen alongside Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna at the birthday party of talent manager Ubi Franklin's son. The highlight of the event was a warm exchange between the singer and the actor. One attendee noted, "The hug from Davido to IK was everything."
